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WWE

Produces live wrestling events, TV, streaming

Project Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Stamford, CT, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Fluency in Spanish is required.
  • A minimum of 4 years of project management experience in an agency, in-house creative department, design studio, entertainment company, sports property, consumer products organization, licensing environment, or related fast-paced creative setting is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of creative project and production management principles and practices, with working knowledge of print, digital, merchandise, and brand asset workflows.
  • Proven experience establishing and maintaining schedules, budgets, approvals, and deliverables for multiple concurrent, deadline-driven projects through all phases of design, review, licensing, and production.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and project tracking or workflow management tools.
  • Excellent organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a wide range of internal and external partners.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay detail-oriented, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to respond flexibly to changing priorities and business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain working relationships across AAA and related business functions, including Creative, Licensing, Consumer Products, Merchandise, Talent, Marketing, Communications, Digital, and Production.
  • Manage projects through all phases of the creative, approval, licensing, and production process, ensuring timelines, budget requirements, and job specifications are met.
  • Coordinate project intake, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and approvals across concurrent assignments, maintaining communication and accountability.
  • Partner with designers and creative leads to define project scope, deliverable requirements, production approaches, and workflow needs.
  • Maintain project documentation, status updates, schedules, and action items so stakeholders can see priorities, next steps, risks, and dependencies.
  • Stay current with AAA programming, talent, events, brand priorities, merchandise needs, and business objectives to support planning and project coordination.
  • Manage intake and coordination of creative requests for the AAA brand across marketing, digital, social, events, merchandise, talent, licensing, and other business needs.
  • Translate stakeholder requests into creative briefs, project plans, timelines, and deliverable lists.
  • Coordinate development and review of AAA brand assets, including campaign creative, promotional materials, merchandise graphics, talent-related creative, logos, and other visual applications.
  • Partner with creative leads to ensure work aligns with approved brand direction, usage requirements, project scope, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Track feedback and approvals, consolidate comments, and help drive timely decisions across internal teams and external partners.
  • Identify potential creative, operational, or approval issues and develop practical solutions to protect quality and delivery timelines.
  • Coordinate preparation, organization, and routing of creative materials required for licensing submissions and approvals.
  • Maintain submission trackers, deadlines, asset requirements, status updates, and approval records for active licensing projects.
  • Partner with Licensing, Creative, Merchandise, Legal, and other stakeholders to confirm submissions are complete, accurate, properly formatted, and delivered on time.
  • Manage revisions, comments, and follow-up requests throughout the licensing review process.
  • Maintain organized records of approved assets, supporting materials, and final submission files.
  • Support project management for AAA merchandise initiatives from initial request through concept development, review, approval, production, and final delivery.
  • Coordinate creative needs related to talent, including asset requests, approvals, usage considerations, and time-sensitive deliverables.
  • Organize and manage logo development projects, including creative briefs, exploratory concepts, review rounds, approvals, final files, and usage documentation.
  • Coordinate with designers, merchandise partners, talent representatives, licensing stakeholders, and vendors to keep projects moving and expectations aligned.
  • Track project-specific requirements, including artwork specifications, product applications, talent or partner approvals, production deadlines, and final deliverables.
  • Obtain estimates and help secure vendors based on quality, cost, service, and turnaround time when outside production support is needed.
  • Interface with external vendors and production partners, stay current with industry practices, and help resolve production-related issues.
  • Coordinate print, digital, merchandise, event, and other production deliverables as assigned.
  • Address potential production or execution issues before they affect delivery, helping teams manage risks and maintain momentum.
  • Help ensure final deliverables are produced accurately, on brand, on time, and within scope across creative applications.
  • Use AI tools and workflow systems to improve request intake, job organization, task tracking, status visibility, and project efficiency.
  • Help the team adopt tools and working methods that improve project tracking, communication, and operational clarity without disrupting creative quality or delivery.
  • Maintain accurate timelines, updates, and tracking systems to improve visibility into project progress, next steps, approvals, and resource needs.
  • Identify opportunities to simplify recurring processes, improve documentation, and create greater consistency across AAA creative workflows.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting licensing submissions, merchandise creative, talent-related projects, logo development, or other brand asset development is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted productivity tools is a plus.
  • A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

About the company

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WWE produces professional wrestling entertainment for a global audience. It runs live wrestling events, broadcasts television programs, and operates a streaming service (WWE Network). Its products include live shows, daily and weekly TV programming, and on-demand wrestling content plus merchandise. The shows combine athletic performance with scripted storylines to engage viewers; events are broadcast on TV and streaming platforms, and also offered as pay-per-view or highlight packages. WWE stands apart from competitors by leveraging a multi-platform model that combines live events, television rights fees, a subscription streaming service, and licensed merchandise, along with a strong brand, global talent, and extensive international markets. The company aims to attract and retain fans, grow viewership and engagement, and maximize revenue across ticket sales, media rights, streaming subscriptions, and merchandise.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut

Founded

1952

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What believers are saying

  • ESPN distribution lifted WWE media-rights revenue 29% in Q2 2026.
  • Bleacher Report begins WWE coverage October 10, adding global highlight inventory.
  • Consumer products revenue jumped 38% in Q2 2026, signaling stronger monetization.

What critics are saying

  • The Connecticut ESPN lawsuit entered federal court on September 18, 2026.
  • WWE cut over 30 performers in May 2026 and 10 more in September.
  • If ESPN class claims spread, WWE's streaming economics face direct pricing blowback.

What makes WWE unique

  • WWE's global highlight deal with Bleacher Report extends reach across B/R, House of Highlights.
  • TKO's Q2 2026 revenue rose 12% at WWE, funding scale and content investments.
  • Three new NEP mobile units modernize broadcasts after a decade-old truck fleet.

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  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

-4%
Ringside News
Oct 29th, 2026
Possible Shawn Michaels replacement in WWE NXT revealed.

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POST Wrestling
Oct 29th, 2026
Shawn Michaels reportedly expected to step into Bruce Prichard's role.

Shawn Michaels reportedly expected to step into Bruce Prichard's role. There reportedly will be a shake-up to WWE's creative and writing leadership following WrestleMania 43. Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported on Monday that WWE's Executive Director - Creative Writing & Talent, Bruce Prichard, is expected to retire from his position at WrestleMania 43 next year. While he is departing from his full-time position at the company, the expectation is that he will remain connected with WWE as a consultant and work from home in Texas. On Thursday, PWInsider, citing multiple sources, reported that current head of NXT and Senior Vice President of Talent Development, Shawn Michaels, will step into Prichard's role. Michaels, 61, is a close friend of WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque and has been in his NXT role since September 2021. PWInsider added that this succession plan had been in place for some time and that Michaels will start to prepare for his new role months in advance.

PWMania
Oct 28th, 2026
Backstage update on Bruce Prichard's WWE future following retirement reports.

Backstage update on Bruce Prichard's WWE future following retirement reports. 10/28/2026 Additional details have emerged regarding Bruce Prichard's future with WWE following reports that the longtime executive is expected to step away from his current position after WrestleMania 43. Earlier this week, PWInsider reported that Prichard was planning to retire from his role as WWE's Executive Director of Creative Writing & Talent following WrestleMania 43 in 2027. However, new information suggests that his departure from the position may not necessarily mean the end of his involvement with the company. According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Prichard is expected to undergo a serious surgical procedure and is planning to transition to working remotely afterward. While the original report indicated that retirement was being considered, the latest update suggests he could remain with WWE in a different capacity. "Bruce Prichard's plan is to work from home following a very serious surgery that he needs, Fightful Select has learned," Sapp reported. "PWInsider had reported that he plans to retire, but as things stand, it looks like he could remain with the company, in a more remote position when the time comes. Prichard has been running shows the last couple of weeks with Triple H on vacation." The report indicates that Prichard has continued playing an important role in WWE's creative operations, including overseeing shows during Paul "Triple H" Levesque's recent vacation. Meanwhile, wrestling news account False Finish suggested that Prichard's anticipated change in responsibilities could be part of a broader transition within WWE's management structure. "This will happen quite a bit over the next few years as the company gears up for a new direction with some currently contracted talent expected to take over spots within the office," the account wrote on X. The comments raise the possibility of additional personnel changes in WWE's backstage operations over the coming years, although no specific replacements or appointments have been confirmed. Prichard has been associated with WWE for decades, having originally joined the company in 1987. In addition to his behind-the-scenes responsibilities, he became familiar to fans through his on-screen portrayal of Brother Love before eventually establishing himself as one of WWE's longtime creative executives. At present, there has been no official announcement from WWE confirming Prichard's retirement or outlining any changes to his responsibilities. While the original reports pointed toward a potential departure from his executive position after WrestleMania 43, Fightful's latest update suggests that Prichard could continue working for WWE remotely rather than retiring from the company altogether. Bruce Prichard's plan is to work from home following a very serious surgery that he needs, Fightful Select has learned. PWInsider had reported that he plans to retire, but as things stand, it looks like he could remain with the company, in a more remote position when the time comes. Prichard has been running shows the last couple of weeks with Triple H on vacation. A LOT more details on his retirement now available for select subscribers, with free trials now available. - Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) October 28, 2026

EIN Presswire
Oct 28th, 2026
Too Lost Music Group appoints former Sony, Discovery, and WWE executive James Rosenstock at Chief Financial Officer.

Too Lost Music Group appoints former Sony, Discovery, and WWE executive James Rosenstock at Chief Financial Officer. October 28, 2026, 19:45 GMT Too Lost Music Group, a global music distribution and tech company serving independent artists and labels, has appointed James "Jay" Rosenstock as its new CFO. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Too Lost Music Group, a global music distribution and technology company serving independent artists and labels, has appointed James "Jay" Rosenstock as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment follows a strategic investment from TA Associates and GoldState Music earlier this year and the company's acquisition of Australia-based GYRO.Group. Rosenstock will lead Too Lost's global finance organization and work with the executive team on capital allocation and acquisitions as the company expands its distribution, publishing, and catalog businesses worldwide. Rosenstock brings more than 25 years of experience in media and technology, including a long record in the music industry. As Head of Corporate Development at Sony Entertainment, he helped expand Sony Music through its combination with BMG and grew Sony/ATV Music Publishing through a series of catalog acquisitions. He has since served as CFO of three consumer technology companies: ezCater, Skillshare, and most recently, PlayOn Sports, which is backed by the global investment firm KKR. In each of those roles, Rosenstock guided venture capital and private equity-backed finance teams through periods of rapid growth. He built the financial planning, accounting, reporting, data analytics, and information security systems needed to support institutional investors. His international experience is also extensive. At Discovery Communications, Rosenstock served as Head of Corporate Development and helped oversee approximately $3 billion of international investment. He also served as President of VICELAND International and as Executive Vice President, International at WWE, where he ran the company's international business. "Jay has an extraordinary combination of financial discipline, operational experience, and deep familiarity with the global media and music industries," said Too Lost Co-Founder & CEO Gregory Hirschhorn. "We've reached a point in Too Lost's growth where building world-class financial infrastructure is just as important as continuing to build world-class technology and services for our clients. Jay has helped some of the largest organizations in the world navigate growth, acquisitions, and major strategic transformations, and we're incredibly excited to help him lead Too Lost through this next chapter." Rosenstock said the company's independent focus was a draw for him. "Too Lost has built a highly disruptive platform at the intersection of music, technology, and financial services, pairing independent music distribution with flexible capital for artists and labels," said Rosenstock. "The scale the team has achieved while remaining focused on serving independent artists and labels is impressive. I'm excited to work with Gregory, Alex, and the broader leadership team to build the financial and operational foundation that will help us serve even more independent artists and labels around the world." The appointment comes as Too Lost emphasizes transparency in music distribution. With AI-generated music increasing in volume and AI-enabled streaming fraud targeting digital streaming platforms (DSPs), distributors increasingly serve as gatekeepers for what reaches listeners. Too Lost's transparency initiative is built around that responsibility, and Rosenstock will oversee the company's finance function as it continues to grow globally. About Too Lost Music Group Too Lost Music Group is a New York-headquartered global independent music company that provides artists, record labels, and music businesses with technology, infrastructure, capital, and international reach. Its services span distribution, publishing, rights management, catalog investment, marketing, and artist and label services. Across its portfolio, the company says it serves more than half a million artists and record labels, manages millions of recordings and compositions worldwide, and delivers roughly 10% of the world's newly released music each day. With more than 170 professionals across ten offices globally, TLMG aims to help independent creators and music companies scale while retaining control of their rights, ownership, and creative independence. More information is available at https://www.tlmg.com. Ashley King Digital Music News Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. 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WrestleZone
Oct 28th, 2026
Bruce Prichard's WWE retirement plans take New turn - report.

Bruce Prichard's WWE retirement plans take New turn - report. October 28, 2026 New details have emerged about WWE executive Bruce Prichard's expected retirement. Bruce Prichard currently serves as WWE's Executive Director of Creative Writing & Talent. Mike Johnson of PWInsider reported that sources expect Prichard to step away from his current role after WrestleMania 43 next year. However, the timeline is not final and could change. The report also noted that Prichard is expected to remain with WWE in a consulting capacity after leaving his full-time position. However, he would not handle his current creative responsibilities or live in Stamford, Connecticut. Conrad Thompson recently revealed that Bruce Prichard is set to undergo neck surgery. He said Prichard suffered the injury when the Ultimate Warrior attacked him during a taping of WWF Superstars in 1991, but only recently discovered it. Bruce Prichard could continue working remotely for WWE after surgery. Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp has now provided more details. He said Bruce Prichard plans to work remotely from home after the surgery. Prichard has been running WWE shows for the past few weeks while Chief Content Officer Triple H is on vacation. "Bruce Prichard's plan is to work from home following a very serious surgery that he needs, Fightful Select has learned. PWInsider had reported that he plans to retire, but as things stand, it looks like he could remain with the company, in a more remote position when the time comes. Prichard has been running shows the last couple of weeks with Triple H on vacation." Kebin Antony is a wrestling news writer for WrestleZone, Evolve Media. Having covered the pro wrestling industry since December 2017 for various outlets, he brings years of digital media experience to his reporting, with an emphasis on breaking news, story analysis, live event reporting, and the latest developments across WWE, AEW, and other top promotions. A passionate fan of the business for over two decades, he applies a deep understanding of the sport's history to his daily coverage.